Procurement Leader, MRO, EMEA in Surrey

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Andrex®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: as a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement.

You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

The Enterprise Capital and Energy Procurement team currently has a vacancy for a Procurement Leader for the Maintenance, Repair, and Operating (MRO) supplies category for our Enterprise Markets EMEA business segment. This presents an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced professional who enjoys working closely with the plant, operations teams and K-C’s supply base to drive strong value delivery, collaborative partnerships, and help deliver business objectives.

In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

• Ensure MRO requirements are met with optimal quality, service, and return on investment, supporting business objectives for net sales, operating profit, and brand equity.
• Assess the EMEA supplier landscape and market dynamics, including emerging suppliers, innovation, and market trends; partner with Agile Squads to develop and execute value roadmaps.
• Lead the Strategic Category Management framework and own end‑to‑end category strategy development for all MRO services.
• Lead the Negotiation Gold Standard (NGS) framework and coach team members to maximise value delivery through effective negotiations.
• Develop and own competitive supplier relationship strategies that deliver sustainable competitive advantage and stronger business outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Procurement objectives, operating philosophies, and business strategies.
• Develop and maintain deep expertise in vendor selection, supplier relationship management, and negotiation, providing guidance to global purchasing teams and internal stakeholders.
• Set clear objectives and action plans for the team aligned to departmental goals; allocate and manage resources to deliver results.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high‑performing team, ensuring efficient and effective purchasing while fostering capability building and continuous improvement.
• Ensure application of established corporate financial controls within the department by providing operating management direction and support to the implementation and maintenance of financial policies, instructions, and internal control procedures.
• Create an inclusive, high‑engagement environment that attracts, develops, and retains top talent through strong leadership, coaching, and trust‑based relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years’ experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or a similar function, including category management experience.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven change agent with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong quantitative, data analysis, and negotiation skills.

• Prior people leadership experience.
• Problem solving experience in reducing total costs and improving processes.
• Relevant experience in the category area.

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

• Market-leading pension contribution.
• Bonus scheme.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximise health care options and stretch pounds when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Private Medical Insurance, great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise.

We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of local policies. This role is available for local candidates already authorised to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.